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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.95, 8,886.84 and 2,027.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.95, 8,886.84 and 2,027.43 is: 3,041.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.95 : 8,886.84 = 2,027.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.95/8,886.84 = 2,027.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.95x = 8,886.84 × 2,027.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.95x = 18,017,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,446.02/5,923.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.46

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